SCAD equestrian Michael Kocher was selected as the SCAD “Student-Artist-Athlete Player of the Week” for February 10 – 16.
Kocher was a rider in the 2014 SCAD IHSA on February 16, who won the Open Over the Fences competition, as well as Open Flat. His performances in these two competitions were instrumental in his being selected as the High Point Rider for the 2014 SCAD IHSA.
When added to his teammates’ finishes in other competitions the SCAD Bees were rewarded by winning the IHSA show. The title was the seventh title in nine shows for the 2013-14 equestrian season. In addition to these accomplishments Kocher qualified for the IHSA Zone Finals in Class 8 over Fences, and Class 7 Open Flat.
Kocher is sophomore at SCAD with, as yet, an undeclared major.
Other worthy considerationa were Justin McGinnis and Matt Mantell (M. Lacrosse), Kayla Nelson (W. Lacrosse), Mark Shvartsman (M. Swimming), and Hannah Legg (W. Swimming),
Congratulations to Michael Kocher for his accomplishments this past week. This is the second time that Kocher has won this award.